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Cheesy Garlic Turkish Bread Recipe

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Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins
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Cheesy Garlic Turkish Bread Recipe
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Cheesy Garlic Turkish Bread Recipe

Ingredients

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius, then make the garlic butter by mixing the softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 1
2
Prepare the loaf: Using a serrated knife, cut deep diagonal slices into the bread about 2–3 cm apart, making sure not to cut all the way through. Repeat on the opposite diagonal to create a crisscross pattern.
Step 2
3
Fill the cuts: Spread garlic butter generously into all the slits. Push grated cheese down into the cuts, packing it in so every piece is cheesy.
Step 3
4
Wrap and bake: Place the loaf on the prepared tray, wrap it completely in foil, and bake for 15 minutes
Step 4
5
Uncover and finish: Open the foil to expose the top of the bread. Bake uncovered for a further 5–7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden. Serve hot and pull apart at the table.
Step 5

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Sea Salt Turkish Baguette

Sea Salt Turkish Baguette

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FAQs

Mozzarella is a great base because it melts beautifully and stretches for that gooey texture everyone loves. For more flavour, you can mix in tasty cheese, cheddar or even parmesan. Our Turkish garlic bread with cheese uses mozzarella or a blend, giving you that melty cheese pull with extra depth. Whichever you choose, make sure it melts easily and fills every pocket of the bread.

For the perfect cheesy garlic bread, start with a fresh roll that’s soft inside but crisp outside, like our Sea Salt Turkish Baguette. Use softened butter so it spreads easily, and combine it with plenty of garlic and herbs. Be generous when filling the cuts so each bite is packed with flavour. Wrapping in foil helps melt everything evenly, and finishing uncovered gives you that golden, bubbly top.

When making garlic bread, using cold butter can make it hard to spread evenly, which can tear the bread and leave patchy flavour. Let it soften first so it mixes smoothly with the garlic and herbs. Another easy fix is seasoning, so add a pinch of salt and pepper to help balance all that cheesy richness. And don’t be shy with the cuts. Slicing deep lets the garlic butter and cheese soak right in, so every bite of this delicious comfort food is loaded with flavour. Whether you go for a classic garlic bread or the Turkish version, a little care in the prep makes all the difference between good and truly great.

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